"What?" Colgate gave D a confused look. "He was bitten, there's no cure for that." She looked at Johnny, but dropped her head before she could risk catching his eyes. "Even if he cut off his arm as soon as he was bite, there would be no guarantee he would not turn anyway, assuming he survived the shock and blood loss. I know your hart's in the right place, but I don't think there is anything we can do for him now."

Cameron was finally clean, he looked in the mirror (A good job without any water) he ripped the shower curtain to wrap up his dirty clothes which he had exchanged for a clean set in his bag. "Cameron everyone's leaving soon" Octavia called through the door

"Alright, go on I'll catch up" He called back, he looked in the mirror again "Johnny's bitten..." he said, (Why aren't I as upset as the others...) he walked out of the bathroom

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"Alright, go on I'll catch up" Cameron called back, (Ok now colgate asked me to talk to Rarity) she went on the hunt, she imagined it just like she did as a filly hunting for something through a wreckage or a forest, only now she was in a real wreckage in the forest. "Oh..." she said as she nearly bumped into Rarity

"Oh, hi Octavia"she seemed to be out of it

"Sorry Rarity"

"That's alright darling, nevermind"Rarity started to push past her through the doorway

"Oh actually, I've been meaning to ask you..." she said stepping in front of Rarity "Do you hate anypony?" Rarity gave her a confused look "Or... like anypony" Rarity instantly blushed and lowered her head to cover her face with her mane (I knew it! They're is definitely something going on with these girls)

"I can take my Bag now if you want me to RD" D said, and she passed it to him, after he put it on he closed his eyes and bagan singing, "I close my eyes, tell us why must we suffer." the main six glare at him but he cotinues "release your hand, for your will drags us under. my legs long tired, tell us where must we wander. how can we jouney on when redemptions beyond us" their glares soften as he finishes

*Zombiecom, I like the new color. Good call. Johnny, I am going to leave you a longer note in the off topic thread, so please give that a look before your next post.*

"Come on Johnny," Mac said, gently taking his shovel and pressing the shotgun into his hands. "Why don't you take point? I think you owe these rotten bastards a few head shots, all things considered. Besides, with what you pulled off that rocket, I want to see how scary your gonna be with that shotgun!"

Mac put a sportive arm over Johnny's shoulders as he and Doctor G escorted him out the door on down the road that the rest of the survivors would soon depart by, out of the relative safety of there fortress and into the dark and dangerous world.

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Colgate watched them go as D sang and felt a chill run down her spine. Very soon, she would once again be out on the lonely road, just as she head been when she first escaped from the lab. She looked back at the ponies and humans preparing for the trip, talking to one another and singing.

Dr. G began his escort with his machete his bag full of supplies on his back. "Let's kick some undead ass." Dr. G said unsheathing his machete.

Rarity was just about to say something to Derpy when Octavia nearly knocked her over.

"Actually Derpy yes something has been on my-" Rarity stopped abruptly and spoke to Octavia.

"Oh, hi Octavia"

"Sorry Rarity"

"That's alright darling, nevermind" Rarity started to push past her through the doorway

"Oh actually, I've been meaning to ask you..." she said stepping in front of Rarity "Do you hate anypony?" Rarity gave her a confused look "Or... like anypony"Rarity instantly blushed and lowered her head to cover her face with her mane.

Rarity thought about denying the allegation but she really needed to talk to some pony. "Well I was just about to ask Derpy something when you bumped into me. Perhaps if you'd join us you'll have your answer. Although I must say I am quite embarrassed about the whole situation." Rarity said the red in her cheeks spreading to her ears. Why don't we take this conversation to the study upstairs where it is quiet." Rarity said the two ponies following. Once upstairs. she said "So You girls must promise to not laugh or tell anypony about this." Rarity said as she sat down with her friends facing her.

Derpy, Octavia, and Rarity stepped into the study and closed the door. "Don't worry, Rarity," said Derpy, "nothing said here will leave this room."

Brandon watched as Johnny disappeared into the woods. He only knew the guy for a day, but he felt as if he was loosing a good friend. He turned away from the window and pulled a notebook out of his bag. Now was a good time to start writing his chronicle of the zombie outbreak.

Johnny walked with Mac and G as they went long the trail taking out small groups of zombies along the way. Johnny's aim degraded as they went. After they had finished "I'm not gonna lie, I was holding it in as best I could" Johnny said droppig down to one knee "but"

Mac walked up and put his hand on Johnny's shoulder "hey man maybe we should take a brake for a minute"

Johnny shook his head "no we got to.." he was cut off by bloody vomit that came violently out his mouth. He caughed trying to get the taste out "okay, nevermind" he wheezed out. Mac helped Johnny over to a downed tree to sit next to. Mac let go of Johnny as he sat the pain in his chest getting worse "I never thought dying would hurt this much"

Mac thought for a second of a way o cheer him up "yeah, try getting married" he said jokingly giving a sympethetic smile.

"heh *cough cough* heh heh don't make me laugh, it hurts when I laugh" Johnny said smiling dimly. "here take these" he handed Mac the shotgun and a letter "I cant use it anymore my right arm's too numb, as for the note. Give that to Fluttershy in a few days would ya. Consider it my last wish" Johnny said staring down at the ground. A moment of silence passed. Johnny tried to think but his mind started feeling numb as the pain in his chest grew sharper. He knew he would be dead very soon.

Mac watched him sit there in pain. wiped a few tears from his face "sure I'll make sure she gets it. so what happens now? Do you, do you want to be uh I'm not sure how to put it" He stopped talking when Johnny nodded closing his eyes. "Alright" he said slowly put un the shotgun checking to see it was loaded. "You were a good man. I'll miss you man" He aimed at Johnny's head "Goodbye" Pflash Blaaaaaam .

Johnny was launched back at the tree. After a few seconds Johnny opened his eyes seeing Mac on the ground unconcious, the shotgun was next to him. A light orange unicorn zombie came into view, it was shambleing towards Mac with a limp. He looked down to see a bullet wound coming out of his stomach. He tried standing up. The pain was overwhelming as Blood started streaming from the gaping wound in his stomach. He made his way towards the unicorn who was focused on the distant meal in front of it. Johnny slowly walked forward step by step to the unicorn letting out a words between grunts "Can't. Be. For. Noth. Ing!" he finished and collapsed onto the zombie and bit into its neck as hard as he could before drifting off. while it did the same to his left arm. A blast went off from the distance killing the unicorn and another blast hit him causing his lifeless body to roll onto the ground. G and Mac walked over looking at the corpse of what was once known as Johnny

Mac sank to his knees in front of the corpus and slowly closed Johnny's wide eyes. Blood ran from the final head shot into the eyes as Mac lowered his head onto the bodies chest. "You saved me man. Two times now. And I shot you in the chest." He whispered thickly, before sobbing into the dead mans chest.

In his grief Mac did not see the shooter who had in all likelihood just saved his life.

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Colgate watched Octavia, Derpy and Rarity walk up the stairs with a small, triumphant smile. That smile quickly died as she felt her anxiety begin to build, horrible mental pictures of one hundred and one horrible versions of her friends meeting, ranging from disgust to mockery, flying through her head.

She looked over at Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash, but decided to give them there time alone. Her attention turned to Brandon and a thought struck her. Tentatively she walked over to him and greeted the human with a, "Um, hi. Brandon, right? I... I just wanted to ask you if can tell me where you were when everything happened?" She looked uncomfortable as she added, "I mean, were you near other people when the first wave hit?"

Dr. G stared in horror as Johnny's final moments happened. "Well shit! what the hell was that?" Anybody there?" Dr. G asked brandishing his gun. Seeing nothing he sighs. "Let's say a few word for our fallen friend Johnny. You will be missed an although I've only known you for a short time you fought the good fight and died a hero. Rest in peace my friend." Dr. G said solemnly. He then picked up the shovel. "I think we should bury him and give him the proper res he deserves for hi service." Dr. G said to Mac.

*I apologize for not being able to write Rarity's part tonight. A rather unfortunate event occurred in which my Roommate decided he wanted to have his friends shoot up our dorm over a cookie. I assure you I'm alright for now. And he has been moved but I will explain more tomorrow in the OOC chat In the meantime I leave you with that little tidbit. Goodnight bc it's now 3:15 am!*

D now sat on the roof singing the whole time as he heard shots ring in the distance "in one fleeting moment, from land doth flow. in the same fleeting moment thou must live, die, and know. see ya later Johnny." he finshed with a tear in his eye

back inside RD sat with her wings around Fluttershy "it's ok, let it out" she said as the shots rang and made Shy flinch and start crying more.

*I survived! lol! Also Notice of Trespass has been issued.*In the Study of the Cabin

"Alright." Rarity said sitting down more or less daintily. "Well I guess this story extends to earlier today but more or less that isn't as important as the last few hours. I ummm how should I put this seem to have developed strong feelings for Colgate." Rarity said blushing really red.

"Well we are all friends of course there's feelings."Derpy Pointed out.

"Well but not of the romantic sort." Rarity said sweating profusely.

"So you like her why don't you just tell her?"Octavia pointed out.

"Ummm I thought kissing her would give that idea." Rarity said and then she felt her eyes moistening. "Maybe she doesn't..." She trailed off sobbing.

Cameron walked around the cabin without much purpose, watching everyone else go about their business. Eventually he sat down at the dining room table and pulled out his book, he opened to a random page, 'Grinding an Italic Nib' he chuckled childishly at that, he opened to another page 'Making Cloth Fireproof' at the top of the page and 'First Aid' at the bottom. He started reading from the top

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"Ummm I thought kissing her would give that idea." Rarity said and then she felt her eyes moistening. "Maybe she doesn't..." She trailed off sobbing.

Octavia rolled her eyes "Well this is no way to go about finding out, is it? Maybe you need to talk to her about it"